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Tributes are being paid to Patsy Dan Rogers, the King of Tory who died yesterday at the age of 74. He was a musician, and one of the Tory Island Painters who were encouraged by Derek Hill, the English artist who made his home in Donegal and regularly visited the island to paint its rugged […]

Main Evening News, Sport, Obituaries and Nuacht Friday October 19th:

The Department of Education has given the go ahead for works to commence at St Brigid’s National School in Carndonagh. Under the Additional Accommodation Scheme, a new mainstream classroom with an ensuite toilet will replace the current prefab and support has also been secured for two new Special Education Teacher rooms. Chairman of the Board

Motorists travelling on the main Kilmacrennan to Letterkenny road are facing further tailbacks today owing to a stop and go system in place. Work at the Blue Banks area of Kilmacrennan is on-going however its emerged that separate resurfacing works at Illistrin is adding to the traffic congestion. Tailbacks stretching over 2km were reported at

  It’s been revealed that the gross need on the housing list for the Inishowen Municipal District is 630. According to the latest figures, 225 are on the housing waiting list while 405 are currently on the transfer list. The figures come amid fears over depopulation across rural parts of the peninsula. Cllr Bernard McGuinness

Peter Casey is considering withdrawing from the Presidential race. In a statement, the businessman says he’s taking the weekend off from campaigning to think about whether he’ll continue as a candidate. He says he doesn’t want to be elected President based on one statement he made. Mr Casey has been heavily criticised for saying Travellers

  Gardaí are a long way off their target of carrying out 50 thousand drug-driving tests a year. Just 2 thousand were issued nationwide since the tests were introduced 18 months ago. Kildare Garda division carried out the most road-side tests at 268, while in Donegal there were just 11 – one of lowest figures

  It’s claimed that Irish Water is continuing to ignore the core issue when it comes to upgraded works in Donegal. The utility is to begin replacing ageing water mains in the Ballybegley area of Newtowncunningham on Monday. The project is part of Irish Water’s €500 million national Leakage Reduction Programme. However Cllr Jack Murray

A Donegal County Councillor has hit out at the OPW over a delay in a management plan for An Grianan of Aileach. There have been calls for a number of facilities to be established at the historic landmark while a need for tour guides at the site has also been highlighted in a bid to

There’s been a 100% increase in road deaths in Donegal. Last year 4 people died on the roads in the county and so far this year, 8 people have lost their lives. The figures come as as National Slow Down Day gets underway. The initiative runs for a 24 hour period, beginning this morning at

Brexit is the political equivalent of climate change and people need to realise it’s a storm that’s not going to pass. That’s according to the Taoiseach who says the decisions made over the next few weeks will impact Ireland for decades. Leo Varadkar hasn’t ruled out the possibility that there won’t be a deal on

  Concern has been raised over the International Council for Explorations of the Sea’s suggestion that Ireland’s fishing quota be reduced by 61%. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has relied his concerns to Minister Michael Creed that if cuts are implemented by the EU Maritime Member States on the back of the ICES advice,

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday October 18th:

Council officials have endeavoured to address health and safety concerns over a pedestrian bridge in Carndonagh. The bridge and walkway, situated on the grounds of Carndonagh hospital, links the hospital to Donagh Park and was badly damaged in last year’s flooding. A petition, which has garnered 250 signatures from the community, has been presented to

There’s a warning the education system is being undermined by a growing divide between the “have’s” and “have not’s”. The National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals says it’s due to a shortage of teachers, with many students being forced to turn to grind schools. Education Minister Joe McHugh being urged to take “urgent action”

  There are further calls for a new contract to be secured for the Swilly Ferry which links Rathmullan to Buncrana. It’s understood that the ferry has had a hugely successful summer season with a significant increase in passenger numbers compared to last year. The current contract however is to run out at the end

Peter Casey’s come under fire from his rivals in the first TV debate featuring all the presidential candidates. The businessman was accused of racism by Sean Gallagher after he repeated his controversial claim that Travellers aren’t an ethnic group. Michael D Higgins faced more questions about his spending and travel arrangements. Liadh Ní Riada challenged

A Donegal Deputy is urging the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to immediately act on behalf of seasonal and part time workers and make the necessary changes to entitle them to jobseekers benefit. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher is calling on Minister Regina Doherty to restore the workers entitlements and benefits ahead of

Its hoped Ireland can be a leader in climate action. In delivering his Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill to parliamentarians at the IPU General Assembly in Geneva, Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle, called on politicians across the world to listen and respond to communities advocating for climate action. The Bill which is considered to be ground-breaking in

Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday October 17th: